Blog Post | 08 February, 2021
Watching your child grow into a teenager can be a proud and exciting journey – but it can also bring some new challenges.
Adolescence can be a tough time for the whole family, with intense emotional and physical changes often causing teens to be moody and withdraw from their parents.
Parents play a huge part in helping teenagers grow into well-adjusted adults. Your relationship with your child during this period can directly impact their behaviour, happiness, and their future relationships.
We hope these tips for parenting teenagers help you develop a positive relationship and give them the... Read more
Blog Post | 01 December, 2021
COVID has caused stress and burnout for a lot of parents. Lockdowns and home-schooling had us scrambling to keep our kids safe and entertained while we tried to hold onto our own sanity.
And even as restrictions ease and vaccine rates rise, the domino effects of COVID are still taking a toll on parents.
Raising kids is tough enough without the added challenges of the pandemic. You might be weighed down by uncertainty about the future. Maybe you have a newfound anxiety around your children’s health and hygiene. Or perhaps, like many, you’re simply exhausted by the increased time spent... Read more
Blog Post | 30 June, 2020
Separation can be an upsetting time for everyone involved.
Separating or divorcing with kids brings its own unique challenges as you help them make sense of big changes in the family. Children might feel confused, sad, or even angry. But there are ways you can help them better understand and cope.
Relationship Counsellor Shirley Hussie explains, “It's not always parents separating that causes the psychological distress for children, but the way in which parents separate.”
With the right support, you can make your child’s wellbeing your top priority and reduce their stress and pain during... Read more
Blog Post | 05 March, 2021
For some people, meeting up with mates brings excitement and an energy boost. For others, it can trigger sweating, shaking, nausea, a pounding heart, and excess worry that they’ll do or say the wrong thing.
These are all common symptoms of social anxiety.
Anyone can experience social anxiety – whether you’re a shy introvert or an outgoing extrovert. Research shows almost 11% of Aussies experience social phobia at some point in their lives. So if it’s something you live... Read more
Location | 09 June, 2015
Public Transport
Buses:
Yes
Trains:
NA
Ferries:
NA
Access and Parking Directions
On Riverway Drive across from the Riverway complex, with access to the building from High Range Road. Parking is available on site as well as on High Range Road
Bus stop is adjacent to the building on High Range Road. Best routes are 200 and 210
Facilities
Payment Facilities
Other Facilities
CashEFTPOSCredit card
Disabled accessDisabled toiletsOn-site parking
Location | 02 May, 2024
Large two-story white and glass office building at the north west corner of Riverway Drive and High Range Road. RAQ's services are located on the ground floor.
Public Transport
Buses:
Yes
Trains:
NA
Ferries:
NA
Access and Parking Directions
On Riverway Drive across from the Riverway complex, with access to the building from High Range Road. Parking is available on site as well as on High Range Road
Bus stop is adjacent to the building on High Range Road. Best routes are 200 and 210
Facilities
Payment Facilities
Other Facilities
CashEFTPOSCredit card
Disabled... Read more
Course type | 24 July, 2015
Transcendence is a social and emotional support group for Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Non-Binary individuals, 18+, or those questioning their gender identity.
Locations
Transcendence groups are held in person in three Relationships Australia Qld venues:
Spring Hill, Brisbane
159 St. Paul’s Terrace, Brisbane (just a short walk from Fortitude Valley Station).
Dates and time will be confirmed during intake.
Robina, Gold Coast
Level 1, Robina Super Centre, 86–104 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina (Near the Cheesecake shop and directly above ‘My First Gym’).
The Robina... Read more
Individual Course | 30 July, 2019
Transilience is a space for young Transgender and Gender Diverse children, from age 6 up until their 12th birthday, and their parents/caregivers to make social connections and receive support with other Transgender & Gender Diverse kids and their adults.
Transilience is held monthly in the Brisbane area. Bookings are essential.
All participants require an intake with the Rainbow Counsellor prior to attending.
Details of location, time and day will be provided if suitable for the group.
If you and your child are interested in... Read more
Blog Post | 13 March, 2014
When it comes to trust in relationships, most of us will be faced with inner daemons, which show up unannounced at any stage of our life. The ugly face of jealousy, heartbreak and betrayal shows its head and we are left with a feeling of having no control over our emotions. Charged with the incredible power of fear, most people find it very hard to reestablish order within themselves. It is very hard to think clearly and with focus, when millions of thoughts keep racing around our head like their trying to win a competition.
Trust is THE BIG ISSUE in relationships; it is the one thing... Read more